Radko Gudas has evolved from the rambunctious young defenseman whose vicious hits led to a cool hockey nickname and a less cool reputation as one of the NHL's dirtier players. Gudas is still known as “The Butcher,

Radko Gudas was named captain of the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.

Thursday morning, just after the first group took the ice at Ducks training camp, the team announced Radko Gudas will wear the "C" on his sweater as the ninth captain in franchise history. Anaheim Ducks Name Radko Gudas the Ninth Captain in Franchise History Gudas is set to begin just his second year with the team after signing a three-year,

Greg Cronin has many lineup decisions to make as he readies for season two behind the bench. He'll have great options at each end of the ice.

The Ducks have named defenseman Radko Gudas team captain, the ninth captain in Ducks history and first since Ryan Getzlaf (2010-22). Gudas also becomes the sixth NHL captain from Czechia, joining Peter Stastny (Quebec,